Communicating Europe

The Science of Aging: Emma Farrell talks to Aine Kelly Professor in Physiology at Trinity College Dublin, about how EU research is shaping Irelands future health. They also discuss positive health and exercise habits for the brain and body. About the series The series reflects on the theme ‘Catalyst for Change’ and will look at […]

“Culture as a Catalyst,” featuring Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, highlights how cultural expression and policy can drive real social change across Ireland and the EU. In this Catalyst for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation session, Ó Ríordáin reflects on culture as a shared language that bridges divides, humanizes struggles, and strengthens community. Drawing on his long-standing […]

In the fourth episode of the series, Dr. Catherine Day , former Secretary-General of the European Commission joins Emma Farrell for a very informative conversation about the reality of immigration in Ireland, and the importance of Europe’s involvement going forward . About the series The series reflects on the theme ‘Catalyst for Change’ and will […]

In this episode we meet Michael O ‘Neill from Pure Ocean Algae. Michael is also member of the IFA Aquaculture Executive Board and a Director of the Irish Seaweed Association. He talks the sustainability of seaweed and how Ireland is primed to lead the way in the EU as a Blue Economy. About the series […]

The series reflects on the theme ‘Catalyst for Change’ and will look at how EU policies, with input from Irish MEPs, lawmakers and civil society professionals, are enacting change in specific areas such as Environment & Marine Sustainability; Trade & Innovation; Equality and inclusion; Culture and Society; Immigration & Social Inclusion and Ireland in the […]

  The first guest is Lynn Boylan, MEP, to discuss Women’s representation in politics and media. Across a series of six in-depth feature radio interviews and podcasts, Near FM will look at Ireland’s relationship as part of the EU, and how Irish lawmakers, academics and professionals are striving for positive changes that will make a […]

Robin Cafolla, Rabharta, is a software engineer and climate activist, and is a candidate for the Dublin European Parliament. https://rabharta.ie/people/robin-cafolla.html 1st Broadcast 5th June 2024

The Social Democrats candidate in the upcoming European elections Sinead Gibney joins Declan Ralph to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Sinead Gibney is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Made with the support of the […]

Aontú candidate in the upcoming European elections Aisling Considine joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Aisling Considine is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Aisling.considine@aontu.ie 1st broadcast on 28/05/2024 Made with the support of the Communic...

The Labour Party’s  candidate in the upcoming European elections Aodhan O’Riordan joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Aodhan O’Riordan is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. aodhan.oriordain@oir.ie 1st broadcast on 28/05/2024 Made with the support of the...

Fine Gaels candidate in the upcoming European elections Senator Regina Doherty joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Regina Doherty is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. regina.doherty@oireachtas.ie 1st broadcast on 28/05/2024 Made with the support of the...

Fianna Fáil Candidate in the upcoming European elections Barry Andrews joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Barry Andrews is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Supported by Communicating Europe Made with the support […]

Independents 4 Change candidate in the upcoming European elections Clare Daly joins Declan Ralph to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Clare Daly is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Made with the support of the […]

Sinn Fein candidate in the upcoming European elections Lynn Boylan joins Emma Farrell to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Lynn Boylan is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Made with the support of the Communicating […]

Michael Sullivan chats with Ciaran Cuffe MEP about his pitch to the voters of Dublin North Bay’s electoral area. http://www.ciarancuffe.com Made with the support of the Communicating Europe initiative  

People Before Profit candidate in the upcoming European elections Brid Smith joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Brid Smith is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Supported by Communicating Europe Made with […]

Sinn Fein candidate in the upcoming European elections Daithi Doolan joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Daithi Doolan is running in the Dublin Constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024.  Supported by Communicating Europe Made with the support […]

In this programme Sally Galiana talks to three experts about the impact Covid-19 has had/is having on the many EU partnership projects that take place across the EU every year, particularly Erasmus +. We examine how Irish projects have been affected and look at what responses the EU are initializing to counter these negative impacts. […]

Inishowen resident  Jim Doherty discusses the impact of a hard Brexit on border communities, businesses, and people who travel across the border each day for work. Jim lives in Donegal but works as an  Associate Lecturer in Creative Media & Journalism at North West Regional College in Derry. He explains how due to a probable […]

Paul Hayes, Education Coordinator, with the Northside Partnership, lives outside Newry in County Armagh and commutes to Dublin for work. He talks about how Brexit creates anxiety in this area and how his normal life is about constantly crossing the border. As well as commuting for work, he goes to see family in Dundalk, or […]

Donie Tarrant speaks to Irish Farmers Association (I.F.A) member and former chairperson of the forestry division, Michael Fleming. Michael explains how Brexit is going to effect every household and every county in Ireland. He explains how our agricultural exports to Britain and onto mainland Europe are going to suffer and also how it will add […]

Former leader of the Fianna Fail party, former Taoiseach and local northside resident, Bertie Ahern on NearBy Business talking to Dave Daly about how Brexit will affect Ireland in general and also small businesses locally. First broadcast on NearBy Business on 26th November 2020 at 6pm. Made with the support of the Communicating Europe initiative

In this interview Donie Tarrant speaks to Near FM’s political analyst, John Morgan, in relation to the EU’s approach to the ongoing Brexit talks, the worries and fears of people in the border regions and the possible effects of a change of government and attitude in America on the Brexit process. John also pays tribute […]

Ciaran Murray interviews Jane Ohlmeyer to get her views on Brexit and challenges facing collaborations in education and civic society on both sides of the Irish border and UK/EU. Jane is the Chair of the Irish Research Council and Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin. Produced with the support of Communicating […]

Broadcast live on Near FM on Thursday May 16th at 8pm. Six of the the Dublin candidates running for seats in the EU Parliament came together to debate European, national and local issues. In front of a live audience in the Northside Civic Centre in Coolock, candidates had the opportunity to discuss and debate key […]